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A Comprehensive Study of Sound in Computer Games:How Audio Affects Player ActionJørgensen, Kristine

Description

This study examines the functionality of sound in computer games, a topic which has received little attention in game studies and media studies. It is a study of the communicative aspects of sound in computer games that utilizes theories from both film studies and research on audio as a system of information in computer-based and physical environments.

Reviews

“A special strength is [the author’s] emphasis on the functionality of sound in computer games; the studies explore the relationship between game audio and player actions. This is particularly welcome in an area where much public debate remains concerned about what media may do to people, and in which a substantial portion of research so far has been preoccupied with the forms and aesthetics of gaming.” – Prof. Klaus Bruhn Jensen, University of Copenhagen

“Jørgensen’s study is clearly argued, methodologically sound, theoretically original, and provides game studies with (to my knowledge) the first comprehensive account of the role of sound and audition in game design and play. It will thus be a welcome contribution both to the understanding of gaming and game audio - as well as the role of sound in audiovisual media in general.” – Prof. Arnt Maasø, University of Oslo

“. . . likely to help set the agenda for further studies of sound in gaming as well as other communicative practices. In addition to its theoretical overviews and empirical findings, the work makes a strong case for the value of detailed empirical studies as a basis for theory development.”
– Prof. Jon Dovey, University of the West of England